IVINS ORTHOPAEDIC ONCOLOGY SOCIETY MEETING 3-9 September 2017, Greece 1, Kolofontos & Evridikis str. 161 21 Athens, Greece Tel: +30.210.7414700 Fax: +30.210.7257532 info@erasmus.gr www.erasmus.gr Memberships
KALAMATA Day 1 - Sunday, 3 September 2017 In the morning Arrival in Kalamata International Airport After clearing customs and immigration you will be welcomed by an English speaking assistant and be transferred to The Westin Resort, Costa Navarino. Transportation The hotel complex is located 45 minutes from Kalamata International Airport (KLX) which offers various flights throughout the season from Europe including domestic airports. Kalamata airport is extremely well serviced to handle charter operations. Alternatively, the Costa Navarino area can also easily be reached by car from Athens. The new highway provides you with stunning views of the Peloponnese area passing by some of Greece s most renowned sites. The Westin Resort, Costa Navarino Costa Navarino is the new high-end destination in the Mediterranean, stretching over a spectacular sunset-facing seaside area in the Greek region of Messinia in the southwest Peloponnese. Situated on the world-class 130-hectare Navarino Dunes site the Westin Costa Navarino, and the Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort, feature low-rise villa clusters inspired by old Messinian mansions built using natural stone. All in perfect harmony with their own virgin sandy beach and pristine hillside landscapes. 19:30-23:00 Welcome cocktail reception followed by dinner at Flame Restaurant with traditional homemade Messinian dishes, based on timehonored local recipes Overnight at the hotel
Day 2 - Monday, 4 September 2017 07:00-08:00 Breakfast at the hotel 09:00-13:00 Scientific meeting for IVINS Society members 9:00-10:30 Invited Lectures Christopher Beauchamp, MD: Uses of 3D Printing in Orthopedic Oncology Elizabeth Stewart, MD: Fertility Preservation in Sarcoma Patients Leslie Sim, MD: Chronic pain rehabilitation in children with musculoskeletal tumors or amputations" 10:30-12:30 Case Report Presentation & Discussion (120 min) Gary Bos, MD, USA Peter Choong, MD, Australia Steven Gitelis, MD, USA Mark Kransdorf, MD, USA Richard Lackman, MD, USA Joel Post MD, USA Michael Rock, MD, USA Thomas Shives, MD, USA Panayiotis Papagelopoulos, MD, Greece Robert Turcotte, MD, CANADA Nick Stavropoulos, MD, GREECE Doris Wenger, MD USA William Bowman, MD USA 13:30-15:00 Lunch at Pero at The Romanos, Costa Navarino 15:00-17:30 Free time 17:30-19:00 Golf Clinic 90 Minute Golf Experience The Golf Clinics at Navarino Golf Academy is a sophisticated and entertaining team building activity, which under the guidance of PGA Professionals, familiarize novices with golf while at the same time experienced players have the opportunity to hone their skills. 19:30-22:30 Beach Party at Gold Sand Beach Optional. Reservations on-site
Day 3 - Tuesday, 5 September 2017 07:00-08:00 Breakfast at the hotel 09:00-13:30 Scientific meeting for IVINS Society members 09:00-10:30 Lectures Franklin H. Sim, MD: History of Chordoma at the Mayo Clinic Evanthia Galanis, MD, USA: Immunotherapy for Sarcoma Dana Erickson, MD: Endocrine and Bone Endocrine Manifestations of Erdheim Chester disease 10:30-12:30 Case Report Presentation & Discussion (120 min) Nobert Dion, MD, CANADA Harzem Ozger, MD, TURKEY Carrie Inwards, MD, USA Anna Kulidjian, MD, USA Douglas McDonald, MD, USA Nicola Fabbri, MD, USA German Norambuena, MD CHILE Dundar Sabah, MD, TURKEY Michael Yaszemski, MD, USA Peter Rose, MD, USA Vasileios Sakellariou, MD, GREECE Courtney Sherman, MD, USA Joseph Benevenia, MD, USA Harry Brastianos, MD CANADA 12:30-17:30 Free time 17:00-17:30 Scientific meeting for IVINS Society members Lecture Matthew Callstorm, MD, USA, Minimally Invasive Procedures in Orthopedic Oncology 17:30-20:00 Messinian Authenticity Wine Harvesting The Messinian Authenticity program, encouraging guests to experience a number of the region's local traditions and customs. Wine grapes have been cultivated in Messinia since Homeric times. Share in the local knowledge, experience a private tour to the Navarino Vineyards, learn and participate in the grape treading and join a wine tasting seminar lead by an experienced sommelier.
20:30-22:30 Dinner at Morias Restaurant (evening buffet showcasing a wide array of international cuisine and an extended wine selection). Overnight at the hotel Day 4 - Wednesday, 6 September 2017 07:00-08:00 Breakfast at the hotel. 09:00-13:00 Transfer to the historic town of Pylos, sightseeing at Neokastro and visit of Methoni Castle This is possibly one of the best-preserved fortresses in Greece and touring it is an indescribable experience. Right in its centre is the impressive Transfiguration of the Saviour church (Metamorphosis tou Sotiros), which functioned as a mosque during Ottoman rule. It was erected in 1573 and, invisible from the sea, played a key role in the famous Battle of Navarino. Guided tour in the historic town of Pylos and free-time for shopping 13:00-15:00 Transfer Lunch at seaside Kohili Restauranti in Gialova 15:00-17:00 Transfer to hotel and free time 17:00-19:30 Transfer to Ancient Messini and guided tour Messini is a significant ancient city in terms of its size, form, and state of preservation. Ancient Messini, built in 369 BC is among the best preserved archaeological sites in Greece. 20:00-22:00 Transfer to the hotel and dinner at Da Luigi Restaurant Overnight at the hotel
Day 5 - Thursday, 7 September 2017 07:00-08:00 Breakfast at the hotel. From 08:00 Transfers to Kalamata International Airport for departures Or continue with the optional part of the program as outlined below 08:45-12:00 Departure from hotel and transfer to Epidavros 12:00-13:30 Guided tour at the Sanctuary of Asclepios and large theatre of ancient Epidavros - Revisiting the Hippocratic Oath The Sanctuary of Asclepios at Epidaurus is a remarkable testament to the healing cults of the Ancient World and witness to the emergence of scientific medicine. Situated in the Peloponnese, in the Regional unit of Argolis, the site comprises a series of ancient monuments spread over two terraces and surrounded by a preserved natural landscape. Among the monuments of the Sanctuary is the striking Theatre of Epidaurus, which is renowned for its perfect architectural proportions and exemplary acoustics. The Theatre, together with the Temples of Artemis and Asclepios, the Tholos, the Enkoimeterion and the Propylaia, comprise a coherent assembly of monuments that illustrate the significance and power of the healing gods of the Hellenic and Roman worlds. 13:30-15:00 Transfer to the seaport town of Nafplio for lunch at Savouras traditional fish tavern 15:00-17:00 Transfer to Hilton Athens Hotel Free time in Athens and overnight at the hotel
ATHENS Day 6 - Friday, 8 September 2017 07:00-08:00 Breakfast at the hotel. 08:00-17:30 Free time 17:30-19:30 Transfer from Athens Hilton Hotel to the Museum of Acropolis for a guided tour - http://www.theacropolismuseum.gr/en 19:30-21:30 Dinner at the Museum of Acropolis Restaurant The Museum provides a Restaurant with panoramic views of the Acropolis and breathtaking view of the historic hills of Athens. The restaurant offers a variety of hot dishes based on traditional recipes, seasonally updated. Day 7 Saturday, 9 September 2017 07:00-08:00 Breakfast at the hotel. From 08:00 Transfers to the Athens International Airport for departures
USEFUL TRAVEL INFORMATION Airlines that fly to Kalamata International Airport* Direct from United Kingdom British Airways flights Thomas Cook Airlines flights easyjet flights Other airlines flying to Kalamata International Airport Lufthansa flights Aegean Airlines flights SAS flights Travelers from USA and other non-european countries that wish to come to Kalamata Greece, must get a connect flight in Thessaloniki or another European city including Amsterdam, Munich, Dusseldorf and Stockholm. *As per announced flight schedules for 2016 The Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" is well-connected with major international hub airports around the world.
COST BASED ON 50 PARTICIPANTS MINIMUM For the main program from Sunday, September 3 rd, 2017 till Thursday, September 7 th, 2017 Total cost per person in Double room (double occupancy) 1,250 Total cost per person in Single room 1,770 The cost includes: * 4 nights stay at The Westin Resort, Costa Navarino hotel including breakfast. * Transportation with deluxe air-conditioned coach as mentioned in the program. * Tours & Excursions as these are mentioned in the program. * English-speaking licensed guide who will accompany the group throughout the guided tours mentioned in the program. * Entrance fees at the museums and archaeological sites for the mentioned tours. * Lunches and dinners including drinks as mentioned in the program. * Meeting room as mentioned in the program. * Coffee break for the meetings including filter coffee, tea, mineral water, cookies. * All taxes. The cost does not include: * Any tours and entrance fees which are not mentioned in the program. * Personal expenses such as mini-bar consumption, tel. calls and other hotel services not described in the program. * Tips for the drivers and the guide. Family/children policy (Costa Navarino): * 0-3 years old stay free of charge on parent s room. * 4-12 years old a fee of 12 Euro per room per child will apply at the existing bedding. * 13+ years old a fee of 50 Euro per room per child will apply.
COST BASED ON 30 PARTICIPANTS MINIMUM For the full program from Sunday, September 3 rd, 2017 till Saturday, September 9 th, 2017 Total cost per person in Double room (double occupancy) 1,550 Total cost per person in Single room 2,240 The cost includes: * 4 nights stay at The Westin Resort, Costa Navarino hotel including breakfast. * 2 nights stay at the Hilton Athens Hotel including breakfast. * Transportation with deluxe air-conditioned coach as mentioned in the program. * Tours & Excursions as these are mentioned in the program. * English-speaking licensed guide who will accompany the group throughout the guided tours mentioned in the program. * Entrance fees at the museums and archaeological sites for the mentioned tours. * Lunches and dinners including drinks as mentioned in the program. * Meeting room as mentioned in the program. * Coffee break for the meetings including filter coffee, tea, mineral water, cookies. * All taxes. The cost does not include: * Any tours and entrance fees which are not mentioned in the program. * Personal expenses such as mini-bar consumption, tel. calls and other hotel services not described in the program. * Tips for the drivers and the guide. Family/children policy (Costa Navarino): * 0-3 years old stay free of charge on parent s room. * 4-12 years old a fee of 12 Euro per room per child will apply at the existing bedding. * 13+ years old a fee of 50 Euro per room per child will apply. Family/children policy (Hilton Athens): * 0-12 years old stay free of charge on parent s room. 1, Kolofontos & Evridikis str. 161 21 Athens, Greece Tel: +30.210.7414700 Fax: +30.210.7257532 info@erasmus.gr www.erasmus.gr